John Lavi has a knack for turning out stories of suspense. A scriptwriter and video producer, Lavi is a University of Texas graduate and former university professor who taught the intricacies of telling stories through film. His video projects have earned him honors such as the Telly and Angel Awards. His film scripts have covered terrorism, crime, and military history. "Blood on the Earth" is his debut novel and the first entry in a planned four-part series. Lavi is married and lives in Texas with his family.